0

I'm using the USPTO's EFS-WEB, and after spending an hour adding documents to a new application, I had to take a break. I wasn't active for an hour and my application disappeared completely. Is this normal? Is there any way to save it? Also, is it possible to work on two applications at once? (I'm a registered user.)

Improve this question
3
  • 1
    I have not been on it that long. I find it helpful to create all the documents and put them together in a folder and make sure the names are all EFS-legal before I start. It is an unforgiving interface.
    – George White ♦
    Commented Feb 16, 2021 at 0:35
  • Turns out you can save your work, but only just before you pay, so not very useful.
    – Lou
    Commented Feb 16, 2021 at 21:31
  • 1
    Unfortunately it is a difficult to use system. I use it nearly everyday as a patent attorney and I cannot wait for them to update/upgrade the system. However, I am not holding my breath for fixes anytime soon.
    – John Bednarz
    Commented Mar 10, 2021 at 16:06

2 Answers 2

Reset to default
1

If you are registered user you can save your work before submission. See the EFS-Web Quick Start documentation.

Improve this answer
0

The file can only be saved after payment.

Improve this answer
1
  • One sentence answers are frowned upon. Any way you could expand the answer? Perhaps link to the page that describes the policy?
    – Eric S
    Commented Mar 7, 2021 at 17:15

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .